Atlanta's Legendary Drag Children Get Exhibited

Photo by Jon Dean The South's most inventive, hilarious queens are showcased in a new exhibit titled Legendary Children, running from September 1 - October 1 at Atlanta's Gallery 1526.

Bridgitte Bidet

Photo by Jon Dean The exhibit features photographs from five different photographers, each with their own unique view of drag art. Atlanta's drag scene has long been ahead-of-the-curve, filled with larger than life personalities (some of whom have appeared on The Real Housewives of Atlanta). Photographer Jon Dean produces experimental, staged portraits of the queer community—queens at their most polished interacting with playful, evocative backgrounds.

Matthew terrell composes a surreal photojournal of the drag scene—film-based snapshots of queens backstage and onstage double-exposed against flowers, fire-breathers, and dog-poop.

David Richardson

Photo by Matthew Terrell

Comical and poignant, the photographs are just as fabulous as their subjects. If you're in the Atlanta area, do not miss this, especially the closing reception on September 28, featuring live drag performances.

Violet Chachki

Photo by Blake England, whopieces together his intimate and macabre love affair with Violet Chachki—throwaway images of his Queen wearing stolen artifacts, jewels, and little else.

Ellisorous Rex

Photo by Blane Bussey

Bussey places drag queens within the context of Atlanta landmarks such as Centennial Olympic Park, Stone Mountain, and the Atlanta Zoo—queens create chaos as drag goes out into the daylight.

Photo by Blane Bussey

The photos of Legendary Children place the city's drag stars in candid situations at the club, the bar, grocery shopping, and the zoo. See more pictures, from photographers Blane Bussey, Jon Dean, Blake England, Kevin O, and Matthew Terrell, on the exhibit's tumblr.